AGgrow Wattle filter sock lining a roadside sidewalk
Erosion Control
Wattle
Natural-fiber sediment control for slopes and waterways.

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AGgrow Wattle Filter Sock

The AGgrow Filter Sock is a cost-effective Sediment Retention Device (SRD).  This device stands alone as the only SRD on the market that offers certified sustainably grown Freedom® Giant Miscanthus biomass filter media encased in a polyester geotextile skin. The proprietary particle size distribution of the filter media produces a device that offers similar filtration efficiency to a compost filter sock yet weighs less at installation.

Chart of soil retention effectiveness: AGgrow Wattle 95.7 percent, straw or coconut roll 76, compost sock 70, straw wattle 68, excelsior roll 65

Proven Performance

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Benefits of AGgrow Wattle

Product Size and Weight
  • Nominal diameters: 9″, 12″ , 18″ or 24″
  • Giant Miscanthus filter media absorbs over 2 times its weight in water
Easy to Install
  • Lighter at installation than compost filter sock alternatives
  • Minimal trenching required for installation
  • Lower labor cost than alternatives
  • Works well on difficult ground conditions
  • Easily moved or removed
Good for the Environment
(pertains to Giant Miscanthus filter media)
  • Carbon negative
  • Neutral PH is good for vegetative growth
  • Certified weed seed free
  • Certified sustainably grown
AGgrow Wattle installed along a sidewalk at a home construction site

Residential Home Construction

AGgrow Filter Sock is a great alternative to conventional silt fence for construction sites with limited space and difficult ground conditions. Its round design allows easy access in and out of the job site. Delivery trucks and/or worker traffic won’t damage the wattle or prevent its performance like downed silt fence. Also, no trenching is required. When ground conditions make trenching difficult – use AGgrow Filter Sock. It’s design allows it to be set on top of the ground.

AGgrow Wattle edging a golf course sand bunker

Golf Course Projects 

AGgrow Filter Sock has been used on industry leading golf course construction projects. In sensitive areas like bunker design its design prevents weak edges around the perimeter of the bunker that would be present from trenching. Its design makes it a superior choice for sediment control in sensitive ground condition applications. “I have used several different products in the past but AGgrow Filter Sock is by far the easiest and most effective product for erosion control” says Jason Postell of Pristine Golf LLC.

AGgrow Wattle filter sock lining a roadside sidewalk

Construction Projects

AGgrow Filter Sock can be used for various construction applications. From difficult terrain to storm basin protection and when challenging ground conditions are present. AGgrow Filter Sock can provide a solution. Its strong outer mesh, lightweight design makes it durable and easy to install.   

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AGgrow Filter Sock (Wattle)?

It is a cost-effective sediment retention device with certified sustainably grown FREEDOM® Giant Miscanthus biomass filter media encased in a polyester geotextile skin. Its filtration efficiency is similar to a compost filter sock, but it weighs less at installation.

What sizes is the AGgrow Filter Sock available in?

Nominal diameters are 9, 12, 18 or 24 inches.

How easy is the AGgrow Filter Sock to install?

It is lighter than compost filter sock alternatives, needs minimal trenching, can be set on top of the ground when trenching is difficult, costs less in labor, works well on difficult ground conditions and is easily moved or removed.

Where is the AGgrow Filter Sock used?

It has been used on residential home construction, golf course projects and other construction projects as an alternative to conventional silt fence, especially where space is limited or ground conditions are difficult.